Ashwood Park Residential & Nursing Home

Seaside Lane, Easington Colliery, Peterlee SR8 3XZ
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  • Ashwood Park Residential & Nursing Home, Peterlee
With a team devoted to enriching the lives of their residents, Ashwood Park has a warm family feel the moment you walk through the door.

Providing residential, nursing, dementia and palliative care, the team also offers respite care breaks, which are ideal for family carers who would like to plan a short break themselves, knowing their loved one is in safe hands.

The team support the residents to play a very active role in how their home is run, and there’s a resident ambassador who provides feedback on everything from the menu to the activities on offer, as well as welcoming new staff and residents.

There are so many engaging activities, from baking and pamper sessions, with manicures and hand massages, to singalongs with the piano. The residents enjoy regular entertainers, who fill the home with music.

Mealtimes are a real highlight of the day, with the chef preparing delicious home-cooked meals and freshly baked cakes for afternoon tea.

Ashwood Park has a beautiful hair salon, for regular appointments with the mobile hairdresser, and there is a secure courtyard garden, home to ducks Pip, Hamish and Bonnie!   

There are so many spaces to relax with loved ones, who are welcome at any time, from the welcoming lounges and garden room to the café. And there is a private family and friends Facebook group.

The local community are embraced into life at Ashwood Park. Local school children regularly visit to enjoy activities and sing with the residents. And there are regular visits and outings with their fellow residents from Sanctuary Care’s neighbouring home.

Many of the residents love animals, so there are lots of visits from everything from dogs to animal therapy sessions with owls, guinea pigs and rabbits.

And there’s plenty to do outside the home, with trips to the Easington Beach, shopping centres, cafés, garden centres and the local school, the marina and pub lunches.

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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 65 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1126
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1334
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1126

Our weekly fees are individual to each of our residents and are subject to a pre-admission assessment, which is required to understand the level of care and support needed. Our 2025 weekly care fees for residential care start from £1126 and for nursing care £1334, but may be in the region of 30% more*. This depends on your care needs and the type of bedroom that is right for you, from our standard rooms through to our premium bedroom options.


*If you require more specialist care such as 1-2-1 support, your weekly fee could be higher.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Ashwood Park Residential & Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Denise Newton (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2005

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (65)

Parking

  • Private Car Park

Ashwood Park Residential & Nursing Home Reviews (189)

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Ashwood Park Residential & Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.792) out of 10, based on 63 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Ashwood Park Residential & Nursing Home has 189 reviews.

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Review from L D (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 13 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff are friendly and helpful.
The food is also very nice and plentiful.
Would recommend.
As my mother-in-law states in her room, the activities aren't of interest to her. However, other residents seem happy enough to partake.
She does enjoy getting her hair done.

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Review from William S (Resident) published on 29 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My experience is very good. I am always treated with respect and kindness.

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Review from Michael C (Son of Resident) published on 18 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My dad was taken here for recovery after leaving hospital following a fall. All staff were very friendly and could not do enough to help our family with advice, care and reassurance. It speaks volumes that my dad did not want to leave when his time came to do so. I can only thank all the staff and their
hard work and amazing care they show all the people in here.

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Review from William T (Resident) published on 30 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The home is clean and tidy. Good sized room. The staff - you could not get better. Helped my wife and I through a difficult time.

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Review from C W (Resident) published on 15 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is my first car home but this one is excellent in everything they do, they cannot help you enough

Reply from Lisa Mccauley, Social media officer at Ashwood Park Residential & Nursing Home

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and will pass your kind words on to the Ashwood Park team. Best wishes, Lisa.

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Review from Julie H (Resident) published on 15 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Found Ashwood Park Residential & Nursing Home to be lovely and a great choice. Care is excellent, treated with dignity and respect at all times by staff. Nothing was too much trouble. My room is decorated to a good standard, cleaned every day, and ensuite as well. Food is good and snacks available if
needed. Good choice of menu breakfast, lunch and tea, and drinks available too. There are activities, hairdresser and others on site when needed.

Reply from Lisa McCauley, Social media officer at Ashwood Park Residential & Nursing Home

Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear your feedback and kind words about our staff, facilities, and standard of care. It is our pleasure to care for you and we are pleased that you are enjoying life at Ashwood Park. Best wishes, Lisa.

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Review from Audrey L (Resident) published on 15 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I felt at ease when I came in, friendly and welcoming, they are there helping you in every way possible. They exchange kind words, so really they boost your self-esteem. Beautiful meals. Lovely room, regularly cleaned. I've learned so many ways to help myself in here. I settled in immediately.
I'm
so very grateful to the lovely staff. Thank you all.

Reply from Lisa Mccauley, Social media officer at Ashwood Park Residential & Nursing Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We are pleased to hear that you are enjoying life at Ashwood Park. It's certainly our pleasure to care and support you. Best wishes, Lisa.

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Review from Y S (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My dad was on the infection prevention and control wing for five weeks. The staff are amazing especially six of them, only thing that let the home down as far as Dad was concerned was the food, poor choice for a 77-year-old man.

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Review from C G (Sister of Resident) published on 29 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My brother came into Ashwood ten days ago for restpite and considering he didn't want to come into the home he has decided he wants to stay in on a permanent basis. I think that says it all.

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Review from G H (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father felt securely well looked after from the first day he went into Ashwood Park. The clean, pleasant room he was given was more than comfortable. He was very well attended and treated with respect and dignity. His food and drink were regular and enjoyable. The staff were always very courteous
ad friendly. I would recommend this facility very highly.

Reply from Fae Doherty, Senior Marketing Officer at Ashwood Park Residential & Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. Our team at Ashwood Park really appreciate it! Best wishes.

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Review from J B (Son of Resident) published on 22 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with my mam's care, she seems happy.

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Review from Michelle R (Mother of Resident) published on 21 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my mom has been in the unit a little over two weeks ago she is getting better with each day. The staff are very friendly and excellent. We are very grateful to everyone who has played a part in looking after her. She is further on than we expected which is down to all of your dedication.

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Review from C C (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 20 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely outstanding service. My mother-in-law has never been as happy. Extremely clean and food gorgeous.

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Review from J C (Resident) published on 17 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love living here. I think the staff are excellent. The food is very good.

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Review from A K (Resident) published on 17 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I like living here. Excellent staff. Couldn't be better.

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Review from M J (Resident) published on 17 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love this place. Staff are great.

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Review from A T (Resident) published on 16 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My stay was ok apart from my clothes disappearing once they went to the laundry.

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Review from S G (Resident) published on 15 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Even though I was in pain all the staff have been wonderful. They are very caring and thoughtful in every way and I could not be better looked after anywhere else. Every single one of the staff is a gem. A push of a button and they are there for you. God bless each and every one.

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Review from Victoria B (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

4 years ago, January 10th 2019 my mam moved into Ashwood Park. It was one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make. For a long time, about 6 months, I cried all the way home after every visit. I felt so guilty because I couldn't look after her any more. As time went on I realised she was happy,
well looked after and most of all safe. The girls have done an amazing job taking care of mam. I look forward to my visits, I can spend quality time with mam and best of all she's happy. Thank you to all the staff for everything they do. I really do appreciate it.

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Review from Kelly C (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Due to the residents on the unit having extra health needs, there seems to be very little to have with regard to activities. The staff have been very welcoming and friendly which has put my dad at ease. Saying he is in a rehabilitation bed there he only seems to have therapy for a couple of days a week
although is due to funding from commissioning, it's very misleading. Overall, he has been treated with dignity and respect.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.792)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.792) out of 10 for Ashwood Park Residential & Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 63 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 63 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.792 for Ashwood Park Residential & Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (590 Excellents x 5) + (131 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 731 Ratings = 4.792

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Ashwood Park Residential & Nursing Home is based on 63 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 65 registered maximum number of service users is 13, which has been reached with 63 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 24 Sep 2022

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Good

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Awards / Recognitions (8)

Meet the Team (7)

Denise

Denise Newton

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2014

Denise has led Ashwood Park for nearly 10 years and brings with her a wealth of experience with over 30 years as a qualified nurse. She loves the home and her team and says her residents are simply amazing!

Danielle

Danielle Martin

Job Title: Administrator

Joined: 2007

I have worked at Ashwood Park for 17 years. The staff and residents are amazing and I love helping people.

Paula

Paula Ellis

Job Title: Catering Manager

Joined: 2004

I have worked at Ashwood Park for 18 years. The atmosphere is friendly and everyone gets on so well.

Ray

Ray Harris

Job Title: Maintenance Man

Joined: 2010

Working at Ashwood Park for over 13 years, Ray gets a lot of satisfaction from making sure Ashwood stays in tip-top condition and making friends with all their wonderful residents.

Debra

Debra Egan

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2005

Debra loves to look after and care for our residents.

Kayode

Kayode Agboola

Job Title: Nurse

Joined: 2021

I have worked at Ashwood Park for two years. The team are very supportive and I am enjoying the experience.

Tina

Tina Bargh

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2001

I have worked at Ashwood Park for 22 years. I get on with everybody, it’s a nice place to work.

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